Yaphet Kotto

Acting

16-11-1939

16-11-1939

He/Him

Yaphet Frederick Kotto was an American actor known for numerous film roles, as well as starring in the NBC television series Homicide: Life on the Street (1993-99) as Lieutenant Al Giardello. His films include the science-fiction and horror film Alien (1979), and the Arnold Schwarzenegger science-fiction and action film The Running Man (1987). He portrayed the main villain Dr. Kananga/Mr. Big in the James Bond movie Live and Let Die (1973). He appeared opposite Robert De Niro in the comedy thriller Midnight Run (1988) as FBI Agent Alonzo Mosley.

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Movies (Acting)

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Witless Protection

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The Beast Within: Making Alien

Mr. Big / Dr. Kananga (archive footage) (uncredited)

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Captain Rick Sands

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FBI Agent O'Malley

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